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M294 OOA

1995 Ford Escort

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,186 mi
Last recorded36,186 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM294 OOA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2013 36,186 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 34,470 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 31,969 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 29,937 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 29,937 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 28,357 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 28,357 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 26,950 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 25,441 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 23,466 miles

chassis corroding.wishbones in poor condition

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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M294 OOA is a 1995 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1995 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 61,362 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M294 OOA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 31 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M294 OOA registered?

M294 OOA is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 February 1995.

Is M294 OOA safe to buy?

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